I pulled this list from the internet the first time I 'retreated'. Found it to be pretty complete. As for projects - take more than you think you'll finish so that you fill your time. I generally take easier projects since a LOT of talking goes on at ours and the ability to concentrate is sometimes a challenge! It's also easier to do the cutting prior to the retreat for that reason....less mistakes and no matter what - take extra project fabric in case you did mis-cut or need to redo a block for example. Have a lot of fun!!!
What to bring checklist
Food
o Snack to share
o Favorite Chocolate
o Soda
Clothing
o Comfortable pants, sweats, shorts
o T-shirt/shirts
o Sweatshirt/sweater
o Pajamas
o Comfortable shoes
o Slippers
o Reading glasses, contacts & solution,
sunshades
o Personal toiletries
o Medications RX & OTC
o Extra Towel & washcloth ~
o Sewing Machine, including power cord,
foot pedal & instruction book, feet,
bobbins, tools, machine oil
o Machine Needles (assorted sizes)
o Hand-sewing needles (assorted sizes)
o Straight pins
o Safety pins
o Pincushion
o Fabric for projects
o Your project supplies
Extra copy of your pattern
Variety of threads
Marking chalk/pencil
Masking tape
Tape measure
Seam ripper
Rotary cutter, new blades
Cut and press for small ironing and
cutting needs
Assorted rulers/measuring tools
Large & Small scissors
Regular iron or travel iron
Spray Starch or Sizing
Basting Spray
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Nice to have
o Small personal fan
o Travel coffee mug, insulated glass
o Table mounted cup holder
o Notebook & pencil
o Camera, memory card & charger
o Book to read
o Task light for sewing/reading
(like Ott light)
o Seat cushion
o Spare light bulb for sewing machine
o Ear Plugs
o Hand lotion
o Comfortable/adjustable sewing chair
o Laptop, power cord, accessories
o Music CD’s
o Nap Quilt
o Cell phone & charger
o Small folding table
o Flannel backed table cloth for design
area
o Flashlight
o Extra pillow
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